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- Page 1 Colt Thermostatic mixer shower with 90mm Harmony head Installation guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
- Stored water capacities Combination boiler systems Balanced high pressure systems Typical water systems System components Valve installation instructions p.10 - Colt concealed valve p.10 - Colt exposed valve p.13 Shower head installation p.16 - Adjustable height Harmony head p.16 User guide - Shower valve p.18... -
Page 4: Introduction
If any doubt, please contact the appliance manufacturer before installation commences. Connections Colt products are designed for conventional supplies with HOT on the left and COLD on the right as viewed from the front. Colt shower valves incorporate ‘push fit’ type connections for use with 15mm British standard copper tube. Tube should be cut using a rotary type cutter and lubricated using a silicone based lubricant or petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar) prior to insertion into the fitting. -
Page 5: Flushing
Pressures The Colt cartridge is designed to operate from the mains at a maximum of 10bar. If the mains pressure is likely to exceed 10bar, a ‘drop tight’ PRV must be fitted on the supply pipe after the main stopcock. A setting of 3bar is recommended. -
Page 6: Siting
Combination boiler/multipoint system Colt products are suitable for use with combination boiler systems. The combination boiler MUST have a minimum rating of 24kW (80,000 Btu) and be of the type fitted with a fully modulating gas valve. This is sufficient to operate one outlet at a time. - Page 7 Typical system diagrams Typical gravity system installation Typical pumped system installation...
- Page 8 Typical system diagrams continued Typical combination boiler system installation Typical UHW system installation Typical thermal storage unit system installation...
- Page 9 Components - Colt exposed Exposed shower valve with adjustable height Harmony head Components - Colt concealed Concealed shower valve with adjustable height Harmony head...
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Page 10: Colt Concealed Valve
Prior to starting ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely. Colt concealed is supplied with universal fixings. If installing the product built in to a solid wall, chase out a suitable recess in the wall to receive the valve and pipe work. - Page 11 (the flow regulator is supplied in its own pack). The Colt valve is supplied with an outlet cap on the bottom of the valve allowing for a top outlet connection. The bottom outlet can be used by simply removing the cap and repositioning it on the top outlet.
- Page 12 Using a suitable tool, tighten both the elbow nuts and outlet connector nut until water tight. The installation may now be checked for leaks. Push the on/off knob onto the front of the valve fully home and turn the knob fully clockwise to ensure the valve is fully turned off.
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Page 13: Colt Exposed Valve
Prior to starting ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely. Colt exposed is supplied with universal fixings. In most cases for hollow wall fixing it will be necessary to first install a suitable sound fixing surface within the cavity area before fixing the valve. - Page 14 Remove the fixing screw from the centre of the valve fascia and carefully lift the upper shroud assembly clear from the back plate. Remove the two fixing screws to release the lower shroud assembly from the back plate. Carefully remove and set aside.
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Page 15: Shower Head Installation
Refit the lower shroud by locating the lugs into the back plate and move the shroud into position. Align the fixing screws with the screw holes, and fix into place ensuring not to overtighten the fixing screws. The installation may now be checked for leaks. Turn the on/off knob (left hand knob) fully forwards to ensure the valve is fully turned off. - Page 16 Adjustable height head installation In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect the warranty terms and conditions.
- Page 17 Refit the wall outlet coverplate. Drill and plug two holes 642mm-655mm vertically apart using a spirit level to facilitate if necessary. Fit the rail end clip into position and loosely fit the lower bracket into position. Pass the rail through the handset holder whilst keeping the slider levers depressed with the handset holder pointing in a downward direction.
- Page 18 Connect the hose to the outlet connection and place the handset into the handset holder. User guide – Colt concealed Shower operation 1. Turn the on/off knob FULLY anti-clockwise into the open position to turn the shower on.
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Page 19: Cleaning & Maintenance
Once a week, with the shower valve fully open we recommend turning the temperature control lever from full cold through to full hot several times to activate the internal valve anti scale mechanism. Your Aqualisa shower system should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. -
Page 20: Commissioning
Commissioning – Colt concealed The Colt concealed valve is pre-set to a safe maximum shower temperature. During use, the action of the stop button may be overridden by depressing it as the temperature control is rotated. Should it be necessary to reset the maximum temperature position please observe the following procedures. - Page 21 Remove the fixing screws and pull the knob clear. Should unacceptable damage to the badge occur when removing it from the recess, please contact Aqualisa customer services who will send a free of charge replacement.
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Page 22: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble shooting guide Symptom Possible cause Action Check that the supplies Water output is either all hot Reversed inlet supplies correspond with the inlet or all cold, or cold only markings The temperature of the hot The cylinder temperature Water output is not hot should be at least 15˚c enough water cylinder is too low... - Page 24 Part No:659301 Issue 01 Jan 11 Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning ® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited...
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